Motoring Research
Renault 5 is UK Car of the Year winner for 2026
The electric Renault 5 E-Tech has added another award to its packed trophy cabinet, winning the coveted UK Car of the Year title.
Car battery shock: 1 in 4 are at risk of failure
Analysis by automotive diagnostics app Carly has found that around one in four 12-volt car batteries could be in poor condition.
Transformational BMW chief named 2026 World Car Person of the Year
Oliver Zipse, who has led BMW since 2019, has been named 2026 World Car Person of the Year after overseeing the company's transformation.
Now used car dealers are embracing Chinese cars, too
Nearly half of used car dealers have already added Chinese vehicles to their forecourts, following the rapid growth in the new car market.
Retro supercar: new Ferrari 355 by Evoluto is ready for the road
After testing is completed, Evoluto Automobili aims to deliver the first example of its controversial 355 restomod by the end of 2026.
AI ‘price optimiser’ aims to save you money on car insurance
The new AI tool from MoneySuperMarket identifies which part of your car insurance quote could be making it expensive.
Lamborghini Lanzador EV cancelled due to ‘collapsing demand’
The Lamborghini Lanzador electric SUV, previewed as a concept back in 2023, has been scrapped as the company pledges a PHEV future instead.
Vauxhall Corsa GSE to return as all-electric hot hatch
With a lineage stretching back to the 1980’s Nova GTE, Vauxhall is drawing on retro charm for the new hot Corsa
1 in 10 motorists now scared of driving at night
Research by Vauxhall reveals how worried many UK motorists feel about driving after dark, and examines if new headlight technology can help.
Lepas L8 SUV is the first UK model from new Chinese car brand
On sale later this year, the new Lepas L8 is a plug-in hybrid family SUV that is related to the Chery Tiggo 8, Omoda 9 and Jaecoo 7.
‘Zombie Fords’ are flying off used car forecourts
Three Ford vehicles that are no longer in production are among the 10 most in-demand used cars, a new report from Autotrader reveals.
This infamous Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car is for sale
Driven by Bernd Maylander in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this Vantage could be the most influential safety car in motorsport history.
Motability explores how EVs can deliver essential care during power cuts
Motability Operations is investigating how EVs could help medically dependent households when they are left without mains electricity.
New driver surge leads to boom in demand for cheap used cars
With a record number of new drivers passing their practical test, demand for affordable used cars costing less than £5,000 has rocketed.
Audi RS5: First look at 639hp plug-in hybrid ‘new era’
Audi Sport has revealed its very first plug-in hybrid RS model. The new 2026 RS5 will be available in saloon and Avant body styles.
Used MPVs ‘outperform every other vehicle type’
A surge in demand for used MPVs has seen them outperform every other vehicle type, with prices rising more than 5.5 percent in 90 days.
